EntreArchitect

AUGUST 30, 2016

Each month, dozens of architect bloggers from around the world publish a post on a specific topic simultaneously on the same date. That means eager prospects with exciting new projects will start looking for architects to help design and build their dreams. As small firm architects, how do we get noticed by those prospects?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. But wait… for architects, there’s more. How do YOU make more money?

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

“Citizen Architect” is a phrase that – if you are in the field of architecture – you hear a lot. The Citizen Architect stays informed on local, state, and federal issues, and makes time for service to the community. Again – wonderful and terrible.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While embracing modern technology, the firm celebrates unique local architectural expression. Exemplified in the Komera Leadership Center, which swept at the 11th Annual A+Awards, this firm is one to keep a close eye on.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Mentoring the Young Architect. The profession of architecture has historically been dependent upon older architects mentoring younger architects. Due to the complexity of the profession, older architects need to train and mentor our young architects. The Worst Job I Ever Had – and the Most Important.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Finishes and fixtures by our interior designer Sarah, overseen by my partner (and wife) Lise de Vito. We did all the interior finishes and fixtures and Lise did the landscape. Describe your design team for this project. Jim as principal, supported by one of our key staff, Andrew Germann doing th day-to-day grunt work. Vectorworks.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 11, 2017

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. They have access to hundreds or even thousands of materials, fixtures and finishes from which to choose. Lee Calisti, AIA – Think Architect (@LeeCalisti). Slow… merge… stop.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 10, 2016

Simply based on my inbox, there is a new batch of bright and shiny new future architects about to graduate and they are on the hunt for their future … hopefully in an office like mine. of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means. Why Should You Read This?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

The Finalists – 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition … there are a lot of people from around the planet who are anxiously awaiting these results. In no particular order … I present the 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition Finalists!! All in all, it’s pretty exciting.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It’s their understanding of who we are as architects and a definition of what we do. As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. Here are my 21 Rules of Online Marketing for Residential Architects: 1. Be different.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I look forward to reading your stories here at Entrepreneur Architect. How old were you when you decided to become an architect? Why did you choose to become an architect? When you finish posting your answers, please share a link with 2 of your architect friends. Don’t wait. Take the time to contribute now.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. But wait… for architects, there’s more. Forget about profit.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? One of the best things about working in a small firm is also one of the worst – you are responsible for getting your own work done. Bit sweet for me but I enjoyed it well enough to finish the glass. everything is wonder.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

This continues until you wonder why you don’t finish the project yourself. Keep them accountable to owning and finishing the job. When I worked with her, Beth was a project manager at a small civil engineering firm. helps Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) firms with coaching, training, and leadership transition.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Annmarie and I launched our first website at fivecat.com in 1998, way before any other architects in the region were online. We’ve held a top 3 position on Google since launching the website and literally built the firm with inquiries from local prospects searching for Westchester Architects. I say, give it a try.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Developing Your Life Plan for Success as an Architect. Architects and creative professionals are born dreamers, so I am pretty sure that you are going to like the suggestions that I will make in this article. As Entrepreneur Architects, our life and our business are not separate. What do you want your life to be?

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I lived in a loft bedroom that my dad and I finished in the attic together when I was 11. The “gallery” were the walls of the closet housing the pull-down attic stairs which were only used when we needed to access the attic with anything larger than would fit up the small hatch and ladder that was my daily entrance. Stay tuned.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2022

In the third of the video Dezeen interviews filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect discussed the Lloyd's building in London and the backlash prompted by its radical design. He was one of the world's best-known architects, famous for his pioneering high-tech architecture.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice… 1. Remember that you were educated as an ARCHITECT (not him/her). The Architectural world is way too small.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 7, 2013

Every residential architecture project starts months, maybe even years before a client ever approaches an architect. They’ve been dreaming of their finished project for months, with a specific scope of work and hopes for unique custom features. You have a happy client with a finished project. But… that will change.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. The first year of college flew by, but before summer 2012 arrived, Michael invited me to be an intern at his firm. Arch at UT Austin.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

Most architects I know are in the design business. Upon receipt of the Owner Architect Agreement, we send each client our Pre-Design Client Questionnaire. As do most architects, we ask our clients to prepare an image collection of things they love. For selections of fixtures, fittings and finishes, we give them a choice.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? So many architects I know are not making ends meet. We architects are notoriously horrible business people. So share this blog with every architect you know!). We architects are problem solvers. Are you making enough to live comfortably? Confirm Credibility.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 22, 2012

ArchDaily.com picked up my friend and Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group member Bob Borson’s blog post today. As Bob states in his post, this is “the most important step” Bob’s post also reminded me of how I finally developed and finished my business plan for Fivecat Studio. Where are you doing it?

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

MMB Architects Office – after hours and on the weekend … empty Work / Life is a topic that is frequently discussed whenever a group of architects get together. We didn’t keep time sheets; our deadlines were identified by the day, not how many hours we had to finish the work.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 16, 2013

I am very encouraged after reading the recent article by AIA National President Mickey Jacob, FAIA in the current issue of Architect Magazine. His message, maybe not so surprisingly, is very similar to my message here at Entrepreneur Architect. Entrepreneur Architect is growing and our influence is being recognized.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms. Annmarie McCarthy, Architect. A nnmarie McCarthy, Architect was launched. We had started our own architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a guest post by architect Kevin J. Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. The Architectural world is way too small.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 13, 2009

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. The post Too Many Choices?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 27, 2017

As a small firm entrepreneur architect working from home, it’s easy for me to roll down the stairs to my studio each day, sit down in my soft office chair and get to work, tapping the keyboard from morning to night. Projects have a start and a finish. What is it that you want to accomplish? Let’s do this together.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 8, 2014

If you are a member of the Entrepreneur Architect community (and if you read the blog, listen to the podcast , subscribe to the newsletter or participate at the Linkedin group , that would be you!), We have the power to save the world and many architects, young and old, are planning on doing just that. Photo Credit: B Lab.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This week, I am sharing blogging duties with a friend and active supporter of Entrepreneur Architect. Michael Riscica is an architect who lives in beautiful Portland, Oregon with his Labrador Retriever. Whether you are a young architect or “not-so-young” architect (like me), I think you will like what Michael shares.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Today I am sharing an article from the early days of Entrepreneur Architect. Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. The lessons presented then are just as relevant today. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2018

I’d like to think I am one of those rare unicorns that sketches during both design and construction … maybe it’s more of a small-firm type thing where I am required to work on my projects from beginning to end. Once the model is finished I’ll come back on here and add the final product to the end of this post.

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